PX Theories

Question 1

Durkheim

Answer 1

Schools are society in miniature

Question 2

Parsons

Answer 2

Bridge between particularistic and universalistic values

Question 3

Davis and Moore

Answer 3

Education sifts and sorts into roles

Question 4

Althusser

Answer 4

Education is an ISA transiting FCC

Question 5

Bowles and Gintis

Answer 5

Correspondence principle - jug and mug

Question 6

Willis

Answer 6

12 lads, shop floor culture

Question 7

Ribowski

Answer 7

Privatisation of education means schools work for the Bourgeoisie

Question 8

Bourdieu

Answer 8

MC have cultural capital to succeed

Question 9

Hadley et al

Answer 9

Some students start disadvantaged

Question 10

Chubb and Moe

Answer 10

Voucher system opens education to consumer choice

Question 11

Ball

Answer 11

Privatisation = cola-isation where businesses sell their vision in schools

Loss of fulfilment in school

Question 12

Levin and Bellfield

Answer 12

No evidence in favour of educational choice increasing standards

Question 13

Ransom

Answer 13

Marketisation only benefits good schools as they can pick the best students when they’re oversubscribed

Question 14

Illich

Answer 14

Deschooling in America - schools repress individuality and creativity